Tribune Media Co. (0.2%)(TRCO–$40.77–NYSE)(NYSE:TRCO) is a Chicago, Illinois based broadcasting company with 42 television stations in operation. Tribune agreed to be acquired by Sinclair Broadcasting Group, Inc. for $35 in cash and 0.23 SBGI shares for a total deal price of $43.50 per share at announcement. The deal requires regulatory and shareholder approvals and is expected to close in the fourth quarter.
From Mario Gabelli (Trades, Portfolio)'s second quarter 2017 Gabelli ABC Fund commentary.
